Prayer Requests These prayer concerns were lifted during services

or were called into the church office.

Prayers for Comfort for:

* The family of Chris Hassett * Tom Macaulay and family following the death of his brother, Jim *

Prayers for Healing for:

* Linda Kimball * Amie Mongeau * Joel Colbry * Rob Logan * * Rod Craig * Chris Gilbert * Tom Macaulay’s brother, Bob *

* Janet Nightingale * JR Jarvis * Suzanne Garrett * * Roberta Anderson * Scott Croskey * Becky Williams *

* Tom Macaulay’s sister, Beth * Jim Butler * * Ruby Schreieck * Drew Lewis * Sandy Schmunk’s sister, Vicki *

Prayers for Strength for: * Brown & Vanderspool family * Joan Hoffmeyer *

* Charlotte Simmons * Diane Brown * Andrea Alford and family * * Beth Tobin & Duane Branch * Susie and her family * * Tom Lewis and Family * Russ Standefer and family * * Anna & John Boote * Those wrestling with depression,

anxiety, or suicidal thoughts * Tom R. and family *

Prayers for all service personnel overseas,

and especially for: * John Robbins *

January 20, 2019

OUR MISSION - to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

Prayer Support

You can contact Anne Zuehlke (475-2535, alzuehlke@yahoo.com) or Debbie Noye (475-1096,

debnoye10@gmail.com) or a member of the church staff and ask that your request be added to the prayer chain.

If you would like to join the group who prays for such requests, contact Debbie Noye or Anne Zuehlke.

Rev. Rodney Gasaway, Director of Adult Ministries

The Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Rev. Rodney Gasaway,

as Director of Adult Ministries at Chelsea First UMC. This position, as was true with Pastor Tom Macaulay,

is ½ time (20-25 hours per week).

Rev. Gasaway is in process to be ordained a deacon in The United Methodist Church. He is currently serving,

and will continue to serve, the Newburg United Methodist Church as the Minister of Adult Education, Programs and Outreach, also in a ½ time position. What a blessing that Rev. Gasaway will be serving both Chelsea First and

Newburg United Methodist Churches in similar capacities. This does, however, mean that neither church has

exclusive claim to him on Sundays!

His previous experiences also include serving as the Director of Community and Economic Development for the Joy-Southfield Community Development Corporation and as a Chaplain for Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 6896. Rev. Gasaway obtained his Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministries from the Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit. He received a graduate certificate in Deacon Studies from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Rev. Gasaway is a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served

in Operation Desert Shield/Storm.

Rev. Gasaway and his wife Janice have been married for 23 years; they have two children: Justin and Jax.

SPRC thanks everyone who provided input into developing the position description and assistance in the search

process. Rodney will be in the office during the week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please join us in welcoming

Rev. Gasaway to Chelsea First UMC!

Sincerely,

John Seto, SPRC chairperson

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Upcoming Adult Education Opportunities

Bible study: The Acts of the Apostles

The New Testament book of Acts is an exciting read, tracing the story of the Christian movement from the

resurrection of Jesus through the missionary work of the apostle Paul. As we strive to touch the lives of more people and to increase our health and vitality as a

congregation, this study will offer insight and inspiration. Join Pastor Joy and other leaders for an 8-week journey

with this important book within the Bible. Thursday evenings, 6:30-8 p.m. beginning January 17th.

Holy Contradictions: What’s Next for the

People Called United Methodists Ron Mourad will lead a series of conversations based on several essays from a book entitled Holy Contradictions.

Each essay was written with this question in mind: How might United Methodists bear witness to graceful and mutually respectful ways of living in the Wesleyan tradition amid

enduring disagreements about same-gender relationships and related church practices? The variety of authors offer

perspectives that both challenge and reinforce our ways of thinking. This group will gather Sunday afternoons from 4-5:30 p.m., beginning Sunday, January 20th

and ending February 10th. You may contact Ron rmourad@albion.edu

for additional information.

Finance News

Did You Know?

You can now make your contributions by transferring stock to

CFUMC. For further information on how to do this, contact

Kristy Fetyko at 734-475-8119 x15 or kfetyko@chelseaumc.org

Contribution envelopes have arrived!

They are available for pick-up in

lobby at your convenience.

Altar Flower Sign Up 2019

Altar flowers are a nice way to celebrate someone’s birthday, wedding, anniversary, remembering

or honor someone.

You will find a flower calendar on the board in the coatroom. Pick a day and put your name on it, fill out a form with the

needed information and return it to Liza Gray. You can leave it in Liza’s mailbox down in the office area.

If you would prefer to donate to the flower fund instead of listing something, call the church office and speak to Liza Gray 734-475-8119 and she will let you know what to do.

Are you interested in learning more about the Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church?

Want to see what other churches are involved in. Check out the link and sign up for the MIConnect newsletter.

https://michiganumc.org

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Children’s Ministry

If you have any questions or want to

know more about children's programming

please contact Michelle King at

mking@chelseaumc.org

BLAST VIRTUE FOR JANUARY

SELF CONTROL:

Choosing to do what you should even when you don’t want to.

BIBLE VERSE:

“God’s power has given us everything we need to lead a godly life.” 2 Peter 1:3a, NlrV

Soul Food Mission Event

Thank you to everyone who donated food and supplies for our Soul Food freezer meal event! The kids enjoyed making the meals and delivering them to people in our congregation.

Mystery Date

Feb 2nd & 16th, Mar 9th & 23rd

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Mystery Date is coming up!

This year we will be having it every other Saturday in February and March. You can sign-up using this Sign-up Genius, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4fa9aa2fabfb6-mystery or using the sign-up in Grams Hall. Michelle will make sure to update the two sign-ups so that they're both accurate and

reflect the correct number of open spots.

On the date that you sign-up for you will come to the church and pick up the materials needed for your mystery date,

including a $40 gift card to a restaurant! There is a suggested donation of $20. Childcare is provided, please let us know how many children you will need it for.

Valentine's Fun at Towsley

Feb 10th, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Join us as we make a Valentine's Day craft and eat ice cream with the wonderful residents at Towsley Village.

RSVP to Michelle King by February 3rd if your family will be

coming to this event.

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You feed their bodies that we might feast

contented on the good things of God.

6th Grade - Tuesday 3:30-5:30 p.m.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094ba8a87-sixth

7th & 8th Grade -

Wednesday 3:30-5:30 p.m. https://www.signupgenius.com/

go/20f094ba8a87-middle

High School and Middle School - Sunday morning XP3 9:00, 10:30,

& 11:45 a.m. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094ba8a87-xp3feeding

Thank you.

Is designed to give students the last-ing understanding of three things: I am created to pursue an authentic relations with my Creator. I belong to

Jesus Christ and define who I am by what He says.

I exist every day to demonstrate God’s love to a broken world.

January - For those who choose not to participate in Financial Peace head to room 223 during the regular XP3 class time.

Mr. Tom will meet you there.

January Financial Peace Each child that has paid should create an account prior to

January 13th. To do so go to the following link: https://www.foundationsdigital.com/app/#/login

The access code is a38196

If you have any questions, please contact Kristy Fetyko at kfetyko@chelseaumc.org

Both classes will be held during regular Sunday morning XP3.

Middle School 9:00-10:15 a.m. High School 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Tuesday (6th)

Wednesday (7th & 8th)

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

No Outlet - Snow Days and 1/2 days

Bystander Intervention Training

Rescheduled to Sunday, Feb. 17th

Facilitated by LeAnn Seto and Jeanne Franks

When: First Hour - Sunday Morning XP3 Second & Third Hour 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Where: Grams Hall Who: All interested Middle School and High School Youth What: One of the issues of concern both in M.S. and H.S. is that of bullying. This training will afford a skill set through the use of role play and discussion using situations students face in any given week. We have the opportunity to own our identity as non violent people in the vein of Jesus Christ,

Martin Luther King Jr, and Ghandi.

High School - The Suicide Talk https://theparentcue.org/the-suicide-talk/

Middle School- Four Things You Can Do to Start The Conver-sation on Suicide With Your Middle Schooler

https://theparentcue.org/four-things-you-can-do-to-start-the-conversation-on-suicide-with-your-middle-schooler/

Up Coming Events

Feb. 17th Youth Bystander Intervention Training Hour 1 - During XP3 Hours 2&3 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Feb. 22nd MICHIGAN vs. OSU Hockey

March 9th SAVE THE DATE - Euchre Night - Grams Hall

April 14th OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK Ann Arbor

April 28th Nardin Park Bells and Choir Come to Chelsea! May 19th Adventure Park H.S.

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Justice for Our Neighbors

Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 Live Laugh Love

8th Annual Stamp Camp

Join us for a morning of fun and friendship and exploring your creative side to make cards for your family and friends

9:30 am-12:30 p.m. in Calkins Hall, First United Methodist Church, 120 S. State St, Ann Arbor. No experience necessary!

You will make six greeting cards (all birthday, but other word options will be available). $30 fee includes

all supplies needed and refreshments.

The net income from this event will benefit Justice For Our Neighbors. JFON Michigan offers legal services and is a safe

haven for all immigrants, regardless of race or religion. Their network of immigration attorneys, volunteers and staff work hard to protect the human rights of our immigrant community in many ways including limited legal representation and help with

various applications. They offer services related to keeping families together, fostering relationships within families,

and bringing separated families back together. For more information or to register for stamp camp, please reply to Wendy Everett at wendy@fumc-a2.org. Limited to 30 persons.

Rescheduled to Jan. 28, 2019 at 7 p.m.

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down Where: Chelsea First

United Methodist Church Questions: Contact Suzanne Stichler 734-340-1117 or

Elizabeth Hammer ejhammer@fastem.com

SERVICE/MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

January 26th JFON Annual Stamp Camp January 28th Justice For Our Neighbors Book Discussion March 9th Save The Date ! Euchre Tournament - CFUMC March 18-22nd Alpha House

Current Pantry Needs

Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce Pizza Sauce Mayonnaise Dish Detergent

CFUMC Euchre Tournament

Everyone is welcome!

When: March 9, 2019 Where: Grams Hall Time: 7:00 p.m. Cost: Adult 15$ or 20$ At the door Student 5$ or 10$ At the door

Buy any three tickets, Arrive as a pair or we can assign a partner that night. Benefits those traveling to summer youth

events. Ie.Youth2019. Stayed tuned for further details!

Opportunity

Families move from Alpha House to their new apartments on any given Thursday. If you have a

truck and/or trailer and would like to help with their transition, send your contact information to

Jeanne Franks - (youth@chelseaumc.org) and it will be forwarded to the coordinator.

POVERTY SIMULATION

Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice has a lot of Poverty Simulations coming up this Winter. It's exciting, but they will need a lot of help to put on the simulations and get the packets

ready. Please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4BADAA2FA5FA7-winter If you have any trouble with the signup link above here are the

times help is needed: Simulation dates:

Jan 30th, EMU (Social Work) Volunteer arrival 12 p.m., Simulation at 12:30 p.m.. Hard stop 3:10 p.m.. Feb 5th, UM (Soc and Poverty Ctr) Feb 6th, UM (Soc and Poverty Ctr) Feb 10th, 1st Methodist (About 75 people) Feb 26th, UM (Make-up for students)

Packet Assembly Dates Jan 31st, 10-4 p.m. Feb 7th, 10-4 p.m. Feb 8th, 10-4 p.m.

View the church calendar at http://chelseaumc.dyndns.org/virtualems/BrowseEvents.aspx

Sunday, January 20th 8:30 a.m. Praise Bells Rehearsal, CFUMC Choir Warm Up 9:00 a.m. Worship, Middle School XP3 9:15 a.m. Preschool - 5th Grade BLAST Classes, Financial Peace 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hour 10:30 a.m. High School XP3, Random Ringers Rehearsal 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:45 a.m. Confirmation Meeting 12:15 p.m. Rezound Handbells Rehearsal 3:45 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal 4:00 p.m. Holy Contradictions 4:30 p.m. Accidentals Rehearsal

Monday, January 21st

8:00 a.m. Material Girls Retreat 5:30 p.m. VCM Communications Team

Tuesday, January 22nd 8:00 a.m. Material Girls Retreat 9:50 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:30 p.m. Friends 65+ 3:15 p.m. Tuesdays with Tom 6:00 p.m. Staff Parish Relations Committee

Wednesday, January 23rd

1:00 p.m. Prayer Group 3:15 p.m. 7/8th Grade Outlet 6:00 p.m. Group Study Connecting Christ and Culture 6:30 p.m. Jubilee Ringers 7:30 p.m. CFUMC Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, January 24th

6:30 p.m. The Acts of the Apostles

Friday, January 25th 9:00 a.m. MOPS Meeting 6:30 p.m. VCM Understanding Church Dynamics Workshop

Saturday, January 26th

9:00 a.m. VCM Understanding Church Dynamics Workshop

Sunday, January 27th 8:30 a.m. Praise Bells Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Worship, XP3 Middle school 9:15 a.m. Preschool - 5th Grade BLAST Classes, Financial Peace 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hour 10:30 a.m. High School XP3, Random Ringers Rehearsal, CFUMC Choir Warm Up 11:00 a.m. Worship 12:15 p.m. Rezound Handbells Rehearsal 3:45 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal 4:00 p.m. Holy Contradictions 4:30 p.m. Accidentals Rehearsal

Monday, January 28th

7:00 p.m. JFON “The Spirit Catches You” Book Study

Volunteers Serving January 27th

Greeters: 8:30 a.m. Judy Park, Linda Meloche 10:30 a.m. John Seto, Liza Gray

Ushers: 8:30 a.m. Todd Hubbard, Tim Sweeny, Kerry Franks 10:30 a.m. Mark Peterson, Larry Martin, Cathy Riedel

Nursery Workers: 8:45 a.m. - Amy Whitesall 10:45 a.m. - Lori Campbell

Fellowship Hosts: Dan & Chris Cobb, Susan McCalla, Dianne Kelley

Fellowship Bakers: Emily Kuo, Jane Newbound, Patti & Kayla Sweeny, Dianne Kelley, Judy Radant, Susie Wescott

Check out our website: www.chelseaumc.org

and find us on the church facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/chelseaumc

Concert Series page https://www.facebook.com/chelseaumc.concerts

Volunteers Serving January 20th

Greeters: 8:30 a.m. Arlene Wiltse, Rachel Krugh 10:30 a.m. John & Ellen Aldighieri

Ushers: 8:30 a.m. Boyd & Arlene Wiltse, Harry Gibson 10:30 a.m. Edie Wiarda, Gerry Boettger, Bob Christie

Nursery Workers: 8:45 a.m. - Amy Whitesall 10:45 a.m. - Lori Campbell

Fellowship Hosts: Jane Newbound, Susan Wellman, Eileen Blough

Fellowship Bakers: Casey Wooster, Lillian Long, Janet Alford, Bernice Packard, Heidi Doyle, Dianna Kause

Tuesday, January 29th

9:50 a.m. Staff Meeting 3:15 p.m. Tuesdays with Tom Outlet 6:30 p.m. VCM PIT Team

Wednesday, January 30th 1:00 p.m. Prayer Group 3:15 p.m. 7/8th Grade Outlet 6:00 p.m. Group Study Connecting Christ and Culture 6:30 p.m. Jubilee Ringers 7:30 p.m. CFUMC Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, January 31st 6:30 p.m. The Acts of the Apostles

Saturday, February 2nd

8:00 a.m. VCM Covenant of Behavior Workshop 5:00 p.m. Mystery Date Night